Urban Planner Jobs

Explore urban planner jobs focused on shaping livable, sustainable, and economically resilient communities. Urban planners work with public agencies, developers, businesses, and residents to guide how land is used and how cities and regions grow. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more, for experienced planners ready to take the next step.

What Urban Planners Do

Urban planners assess community needs, evaluate development proposals, and create plans and policies for land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and public spaces. Their work may include analyzing demographic and geographic data, preparing reports, coordinating public engagement, and presenting recommendations to decision-makers. Depending on the role, planners may specialize in zoning, transportation, environmental planning, economic development, or long-range community planning.

Common Urban Planning Job Titles

Related roles include senior urban planner, city planner, regional planner, land use planner, transportation planner, planning manager, director of planning, and urban development consultant. Responsibilities and titles vary by employer, location, and project scope.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong research, data analysis, communication, and project management skills. Familiarity with zoning and land-use regulations, GIS mapping, planning software, public engagement, and local or regional approval processes can be valuable. Many positions require a degree in urban planning or a related field; advanced credentials and substantial experience may be expected for senior and leadership roles.

Find Senior Urban Planner Opportunities

Urban planning careers span local and regional government, consulting firms, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, and infrastructure organizations. Browse Ladders to discover vetted urban planner and related professional jobs, including opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for its location, experience requirements, responsibilities, and compensation details.

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$110K - $130K *

Lead the development of a major SEC-listed non-traded REIT, managing client relationships and financial reporting. Oversee daily operations, prepare financial statements, and support audits to ensure...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $155K *

Optimize financial strategies by leading FP&A initiatives, collaborating with senior leadership to drive business performance, and delivering actionable insights for strategic decision-making and long...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Optimize market insights and data ownership in a dynamic role, combining research, pricing support, and relationship development to drive growth in capital markets as the platform expands...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by driving sales and managing client relationships in a dynamic environment. Utilize your expertise to promote innovative solutions, ensuring client satisfaction and growth while n...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of acquisitions by transforming data into strategic financial insights, ensuring rigorous analysis on live deals that drive company growth, and enhancing the deal process with innovat...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in rigorous financial analysis to drive strategic acquisitions. You'll transform complex data into actionable insights, ensuring every deal's success while collaborating cross-function...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $125K *

Play a key role in managing and analyzing corporate debt and equity investments, supporting deal teams, and providing insights for portfolio management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to driv...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $125K *

Lead the management of a diverse portfolio of corporate debt and equity investments. Collaborate across departments to monitor performance, support deal teams, and prepare strategic reports while fost...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$128K - $152K *

Empower our data-driven decision-making by transforming complex data into actionable insights. As a Senior Data Analyst, you'll enhance regulatory reporting and data quality while mentoring analysts a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $105K *

Transform financial insights into strategic decisions by partnering with business leaders. Leverage your analytical expertise to drive performance, enhance processes, and mentor junior analysts while...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $105K *

Drive strategic financial analysis and business partnerships, delivering insights and guidance to support decision-making. Leverage advanced analytical skills to enhance financial performance and ment...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $105K *

Champion financial analysis and strategic guidance, partnering with leaders to drive informed decisions and enhance business performance through actionable insights and robust forecasting...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to assessing customer credit risks and managing accounts. Leverage your financial expertise to support credit decisions and collaborate with customers, while mentoring jun...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance operational efficiency by developing and managing financial plans. Utilize your analytical skills to drive cost management and support strategic decision-making across vario...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$67K - $111K *

Innovate within Internal Audit by enhancing SOX compliance through AI and analytics. Collaborate across departments to improve risk management and internal controls while gaining valuable exposure in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$127K - $150K *

Lead the Capital Markets Financial Analysis Hub, overseeing financial analysis delivery, team development, and process optimization to enhance broker support and drive successful transactions across E...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$127K - $150K *

Drive the success of our Capital Markets Financial Analysis Hub by managing a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality financial analysis, and collaborating with brokers to enhance service delivery and...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$127K - $150K *

Empower the Capital Markets Financial Analysis Hub by leading a team of analysts, ensuring high-quality financial analysis delivery, and driving continuous improvement in processes and training to enh...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing asset performance through financial analysis and strategic recommendations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business plans for retail proper...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $120K *

Transform financial operations by leveraging your analytical skills to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure accurate financial management a...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Transform credit underwriting processes by assessing and approving financing for owner-operators and fleet customers. Collaborate with dealers and internal teams to minimize risk while ensuring compli...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $119K *

Drive risk management excellence by executing comprehensive audits, enhancing internal controls, and championing compliance initiatives. Join us in shaping best practices and supporting strategic grow...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$86K - $119K *

Innovate internal audit practices and enhance compliance frameworks to drive risk management and operational excellence within diverse real estate functions, ensuring effective controls and continuous...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Drive operational excellence in treasury by managing capital movements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with external partners to optimize liquidity and reporting across diverse financial struc...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Optimize decision-making by analyzing financial insights and implementing data-driven solutions. Collaborate with leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to enhance business performance in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an urban planner do?question toggle

    Urban planners develop plans and policies that guide land use and community growth. They may work on housing, transportation, zoning, infrastructure, sustainability, and public spaces, using research and community input to advise decision-makers.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for urban planner jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often look for a degree in urban planning or a related discipline, relevant experience, and skills in research, communication, data analysis, and project coordination. GIS, zoning, and public engagement experience can also be useful.

  • What are common urban planner job titles?question toggle

    Common titles include urban planner, city planner, senior planner, regional planner, land use planner, transportation planner, planning manager, and director of planning.

  • Where do urban planners work?question toggle

    Urban planners work for municipal and regional governments, planning and engineering consultancies, real estate and development companies, nonprofits, and organizations involved in infrastructure or community development.

  • Can urban planning jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Some experienced, specialized, and management-level urban planning roles may pay $100,000 or more. Compensation depends on factors such as location, employer, responsibilities, and experience; check each job listing for details.